Ophthalmic Assistant

This role is located at Ridgewood Eye Associates, Paramus, NJ, which is part of Prism Vision Group Compensation Range : $18-$34.68/hr (Dependent on Experience) The Ophthalmic Assistant conducts measurements and tests that provide the Physician with the information needed to arrive at a diagnosis and to prescribe treatment. The incumbent is responsible for appropriate documentation in compliance with standards and provides excellent patient services. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Reviews patient charts to ensure completeness and accuracy of information. • Takes an ocular and systemic history and accurately records visual acuity. • Performs testing required by type of exam scheduled, patient complaint and history, including but not limited to OCT, automated visual fields, photography, pachymetry, biometry. • Performs lensometry, automated refractometry, slit lamp exam including applanation tonometry and anterior chamber angle assessment, basic muscle balance testing, assesses pupils, confrontation visual fields and gross external exam. • Performs advanced ophthalmic procedures. • Acts as scribe while the physician examines patients, entering data into electronic medical records or handwritten in paper charts. • Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications. • Assists ensuring office procedures are adhered to and required informed consent is obtained. • Assists with patient education. • Oversees patient flow throughout the day. • Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday. • Complies with all practice procedures and protocols. Complies with all State and Federal regulations. Understands and accepts responsibility to report potential or suspected errors to supervisor or Compliance Officer. • Maintains a positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Reviews patient charts to ensure completeness and accuracy of information. • Takes an ocular and systemic history and accurately records visual acuity. • Performs testing required by type of exam scheduled, patient complaint and history, including but not limited to OCT, automated visual fields, photography, pachymetry, biometry. • Performs lensometry, automated refractometry, slit lamp exam including applanation tonometry and anterior chamber angle assessment, basic muscle balance testing, assesses pupils, confrontation visual fields and gross external exam. • Performs advanced ophthalmic procedures. • Acts as scribe while the physician examines patients, entering data into electronic medical records or handwritten in paper charts. • Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications. • Assists ensuring office procedures are adhered to and required informed consent is obtained. • Assists with patient education. • Oversees patient flow throughout the day. • Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday. • Complies with all practice procedures and protocols. Complies with all State and Federal regulations. Understands and accepts responsibility to report potential or suspected errors to supervisor or Compliance Officer. • Maintains a positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism.